ApplicationLead,InformationTechnology

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Application Lead to join our Manufacturing IT Application team. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor and team anchor — independently leading complex application development, providing technical mentorship, and driving digital transformation initiatives aligned with our manufacturing automation and digitalization goals. This role demands a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities across cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to system architecture decisions. Key Responsibilities Application Development & System Ownership * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing-used applications using .NET Core and related frameworks, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability. * Serve as the primary technical owner of critical manufacturing IT systems deployed acro